Trump News for Monday, December 8, 2025

Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell the H200 Chip to China

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The U.S government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.

Judge orders top DOJ attorney to testify about Alien Enemies Act deportations

Peter Charalambous, Laura Romero, Ely Brown, ABC News

A judge has ordered a top DOJ attorney to testify later this month about the administration's deportation of more than a hundred men under the Alien Enemies Act in March.

Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China

Kelsey Vlamis, Business Insider

President Donald Trump said the US would allow Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chips to China.

Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

SUDHIN THANAWALA, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador...

Somalis in Minnesota say ICE agents are already targeting their community

Tesfaye Negussie, Sabina Ghebremedhin, ABC News

Somali community members in Minnesota said ICE agents have already begun enforcement operations in the state.

WATCH: Trump announces $12 billion bailout plan for farmers

ABC News

President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday. The aid package comes as the U.S.-China trade war has hit soybean farmers especially hard.

WATCH: Commuter train hits vehicle in Chicago suburbs

ABC News

Two people suffered minor injuries when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a commuter train outside Chicago on Monday morning.

ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Pressured to Remove App

Juli Clover, MacRumors

The developer behind the ICEBlock app that Apple removed from the App Store at the Trump administration's request is suing for suppression of free speech. The lawsuit names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, and other government officials, accusing them of First Amendme…

The Best Way to View Trump’s Alarming New National Security Strategy

Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine

It’s an unserious document—but it can tell us a few things about how Trump sees the world.

Kevin Hart Called a National Embarrassment After He Bombs at the World Cup Draw

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

By Keegan Kelly Published: December 08th, 2025

Trump Says He'll Sign Executive Order Preempting State AI Regulations

Imad Khan, CNET

Federal policy would likely be more hands off when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence.

Fired FBI agents file lawsuit against Patel, Bondi, FBI and DOJ

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News

Ex-FBI agents are trying to get their jobs back, claiming they were fired during Trump's second term for their efforts in 2020 to head off a riot in the wake...

Former Trump attorney Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

Ryan Lucas, NPR

Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.

ICE-tracking app developer sues Trump admin after Apple spikes the software

Brandon Vigliarolo, Theregister.com

Suit argues forcing Apple to remove app, and threatening dev with legal action is a First Amendment violation Does the first amendment allow citizens to track law enforcement activity? After publishing an iOS app that shows where ICE agents have deployed, ICE…

Netflix's co-CEO shares how he pitched Trump on the Warner Bros. deal

James Faris, Business Insider

Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. won, but Paramount isn't giving up. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos isn't David Ellison, but he might also be on Trump's good side.

Bill Maher Roasted Jimmy Kimmel's Wife, Now Their Friendship is ‘In the Balance’

JM McNab, Cracked.com

At least he can fall back on Trump and Kid Rock for dinner plans

Mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew ordered released from DHS detention

Laura Romero, ABC News

DHS will release the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew from custody after she was arrested for allegedly being a "criminal illegal alien."

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as Netflix skids on merger drama, Nvidia rises

Rian Howlett, Yahoo Entertainment

US stocks fell ahead of the Federal Reserve's mid-week announcement on interest rates.

Trump administration sued over removal of app for tracking immigration agents' whereabouts

Brad Brooks, Yahoo Entertainment

The developer of the most popular app used to share information about sightings of federal immigration agents sued the Trump administration on Monday...

Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say

BBC News

The child was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi Rafah when she was shot.

Your Job Was Stopping CSAM? Trump Says No Visa For You!

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

You want to see actual government censorship in action? And have it done by people claiming they’re doing it to stop censorship? Check out last week’s revelation (originally reported by Reuters) that the US State Department will now start denying H-1B visas f…

Netflix vs. Paramount: Why each media giant says it has the best Warner Bros. Discovery offer

Lucia Moses, Business Insider

Paramount Skydance and Netflix bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting streaming, Hollywood jobs, and regulatory approval in their rival pitches.

ICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over threats and App Store removal

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Last October’s ICEBlock was removed from the App Store following pressure from the US government. Now, the app’s developer, Joshua Aaron, is suing 14 representatives of the administration. Here are the details. more…

Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Was Terrible Kennedy Center Honors Host, Despite Kimmel Never Hosting

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

Trump claims he was much better than the man who's never done it

WATCH: Japan earthquake rocks fish tanks

ABC News

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, according to officials. Several people have been reportedly injured.

Trump administration announcing $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers

NPR Washington Desk, NPR

Trump administration announcing $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigning as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

JAKE OFFENHARTZ, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, said Monday she is resigning as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, giving up her...

Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” — critics warn of federal overreach

sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central

President Trump plans an AI executive order to block state-level regulations, prompting warnings from officials who argue the move hands too much power to the federal government.

ICEBlock Sues White House Over Pressuring Apple for App Store Removal

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron claims that the removal is a suppression of free speech

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey US attorney, ending battle over her appointment

Alexander Mallin, Peter Charalambous, ABC News

After a three-month battle over the legality of her appointment, Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

The Supreme Court Just Took a Case That Would Have Only Recently Been Unthinkable

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine

The case will be heard early next year.

Trump to announce $12 billion bailout plan for farmers, White House official says

ABC NEWS, ABC News

President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

Supreme Court sounds ready to give Trump power to oust officials of independent agencies

David G. Savage, Yahoo Entertainment

Supreme Court appears set to expand presidential power and upset nine decades of law on independent agencies.

WATCH: Watch a camera capture its own demise while livestreaming the Kilauea eruption

ABC News

A USGS camera inside Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaii was overtaken by lava as the volcano sent fountains up to 1,000 feet into the air, officials said.

Trump moves to address Americans' affordability concerns even as he calls those worries a 'con job'

Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Entertainment

President Trump is hitting the road this week to address Americans' affordability concerns head-on. But it's a trip that comes as his rhetoric and actions...

Watch live: US Senate vote to appoint Jared Isaacman as head of NASA today

jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com

The U.S. Senate will hold its second hearing to consider billionaire tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief on Wednesday (Dec. 3), and you can watch the action live.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi want to put billions into Paramount/WBD. Why?

Peter Kafka, Business Insider

Paramount's Larry and David Ellison are making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Three of their partners are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back

ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment

Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington sued Monday to get their jobs back, saying their action had ...

FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest

Carrie Johnson, NPR

The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.

He Built a Viral ICE-Spotting App. The Government Shut It Down. Now He’s Fighting Back.

Nitish Pahwa, Slate Magazine

It became a lightning rod for the right—and a target for what its developer says was an attack on free speech.

Trump’s EPA Plans to Raise Threshold for ‘Safe’ Formaldehyde Exposure

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

The EPA has revised its assessment of the health risks posed by the carcinogen, less than a year after the Biden administration issued its own verdict.

WATCH: New video, audio of pilot who tried to shut off plane engines mid-flight

ABC News

There is new dashcam footage along with flight deck audio from the moments when former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in 2023.

6-year-old Chinese boy separated from father after ICE arrest

Carl Samson, NextShark

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Chinese man and his 6-year-old son at a scheduled check-in in New York City last week, separating them...

250 Environmental Orgs Ask Congress for Moratorium on New Data Centers

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

The "AI and crypto frenzy" is threatening American lives, the organizations say.

“Kicking a—“: Fans turn on beloved 1990s sitcom star after his high praise for Trump

Tom Wrobleski, SILive.com

“One of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had.”

Israel's PM says second phase of Gaza peace plan is close

BBC News

Benjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons.

ICE Targets ‘SNL’s Marcello Hernandez In New Video

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: December 08th, 2025

Paramount Ready To Spend $108 Billion On Hostile Takeover Of Warner Bros. To Stop Netflix From Having It

John Walker, Kotaku

The left-at-the-altar corporation makes a last-ditch attempt to woo Warner away from the streamer The post Paramount Ready To Spend $108 Billion On Hostile Takeover Of Warner Bros. To Stop Netflix From Having It appeared first on Kotaku.

US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's power to fire federal agency official

BBC News

The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter - a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

Paramount Isn’t Letting Netflix Get Warner Bros. Without a Fight

James Whitbrook, Gizmodo.com

Still fresh off of the completion of its own megamerger, Paramount is staging a hostile bidding war in an attempt to disrupt Netflix and Warner Bros.' takeover.

5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

Elizabeth Howell, Space.com

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

Square’s product chief on the death of the penny and the future of money

Nilay Patel, The Verge

Today, I’m talking with Willem Avé, who’s head of product at Square. You know Square — it was started by billionaire Jack Dorsey, of Twitter fame, more than 15 years ago, and it got big on the back of that little magnetic reader that plugged into the headphon…

US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban

By Jan Wolfe, Yahoo Entertainment

By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.

WATCH: Behind the scenes of 'Monsters Funday Football'

ABC News

The characters of "Monsters, Inc." join in on the fun ahead of tonight's "Monday Night Football" game between the Eagles and Chargers.

Donald Trump Isn’t Convinced by Netflix-Warner Bros. $72 Billion Deal

Sourav Chakraborty, Mandatory

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently expressed his concern over Netflix’s planned $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s ...

WATCH: Holiday magic on display in Altadena

ABC News

The Southern California community ravaged by fires displayed some holiday cheer over the weekend as the community got together to celebrate a century-old tradition.

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held

The Associated Press, ABC News

The Christian Association of Nigeria says 100 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school last month have been released

Pakistan's top general calls on Afghanistan to pick between ties with Islamabad or Pakistani Taliban

MUNIR AHMED, Yahoo Entertainment

Pakistan’s newly appointed armed forces chief called on Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Monday to choose between maintaining ties with Islamabad or...

The Bank of Canada's rate cuts have failed to lift the housing market. Here's where it goes next

John MacFarlane, Yahoo Entertainment

Experts say the outlook still depends on how long the trade-war fog hangs over households and businesses.

SCOTUS case could expand presidential powers. And, Dems pitch plan for ACA subsidies

Brittney Melton, NPR

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.

Student-loan borrowers are at heightened risk of costly errors when Trump's changes roll out, Democratic lawmakers say

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul and collections restart make servicer errors more costly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

Car bomb kills 5 people, including 3 officers, in front of police station

CBSNews, CBS News

The explosion was so powerful that human remains were scattered throughout the area, police said.

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Overturned. Companies Are Rushing to Get Refunds. Dozens of importers, including major companies, are filing lawsuits to preserve their right to tariff refunds ahead of a key December 15 dead…

WATCH: The sweet story behind a senior couple's pool wedding

ABC News

Danny New explains how splashing around in the water sparked true love for one couple in Illinois, and how it led to them tying the knot in the most unusual way.

Big Brother Is Watching Your Online Criticism of ICE Crackdowns

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

New reporting on the federal government's online surveillance indicates they're paying close attention to ICE crackdown reactions.

Tesla launches new version of iconic vehicle in attempt to win back buyers following Elon Musk frustrations: '[This] should be seen as a wake-up call'

Noah Jampol, Yahoo Entertainment

Regardless of what you think of Musk or Tesla, their new models provide an economical choice for consumers.

Republicans' silence on Trump actions is deafening | Letters

Yahoo Entertainment

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s What That Means

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

Several European countries are already working on their own versions.

After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge

Larry Kaplow, NPR

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

What Happens When an “Infinite-Money Machine” Unravels

John Cassidy, The New Yorker

John Cassidy on Michael Saylor, the head and co-founder of the business-software company Strategy, the firm’s bitcoin strategy, and the risks of betting on crypto.

How to Leave the U.S.A.

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, The New Yorker

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian reports on the desire of some U.S. citizens to emigrate in the wake of President Trump’s reëlection, and joins an introductory tour of the Netherlands led by G.T.F.O. Tours, a relocation company founded by two Netherlands-based Americ…

Letters from Our Readers

The New Yorker

Readers respond to Adam Gopnik’s piece about the demolition of the East Wing, Jessica Winter’s essay about the so-called crisis of men, and Jill Lepore’s essay about historical precedents for the Trump era.

Marilyn Minter’s Rapturous Visions

Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker

The artist was shunned by the art world for being too vulgar. Her new show embraces the female body, with muses like Lizzo, Padma Lakshmi, and Jane Fonda, Dana Goodyear writes.

Vaccine Controversies and Measles Outbreaks, Space Pollution, Puppy Power

Kendra Pierre-Louis, Lauren J. Young, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, Scientific American

Vaccine controversies, space pollution, and puppy power.

Gold back above $4,200 as Fed cut bets rise

Pedro Goncalves, Yahoo Entertainment

The weak dollar supported demand for bullion, as it makes gold cheaper for overseas buyers.

M-‘Tea’-G Says the GOP Makes Fun of Trump Behind His Back

Danielle Han, Jezebel

The Georgian congresswoman says Trump's cronies are as blindly devoted as they are fake.

I already have a ‘Trump Account’

Analysis by Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, CNN

US citizens born between 2025 and 2028 will soon be eligible to receive $1,000 from the government in a “Trump Account,” a new tax-deferred investment...

How China, not the U.S., became the main climate solution story in 2025

Julia Simon, NPR

The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.

Supreme Court to rule on Trump's bid to control independent agencies

Devin Dwyer, ABC News

In a landmark case, the Supreme Court will determine the future of independent government agencies such as the FTC and a president's power to remove leaders at will.

Here’s how immigration enforcement is affecting school enrollment in some districts

Arthur Jones II, ABC News

It appears that preliminary data and attendance trackers from some districts do not show a large-scale enrollment plunge due to ICE operations near school grounds.

Netflix Reportedly Greased the Skids for Its Warner Acquisition by Yukking It Up with Trump

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

How do you keep an antitrust-curious president from sinking your M&E deal? This is reportedly how.

Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know

Rebecca Rosman, NPR

The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.

Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts

Noam Levey, NPR

A Republican call to give Americans cash instead of health insurance subsidies revives an old idea that has left millions with medical debt.

Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF chief says 'yellow line' is 'a new border line' in Gaza

David Brennan, ABC News

Phase one of the October ceasefire is broadly holding despite sporadic clashes and strikes.

Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems

BBC News

One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses

Young people aren't getting hired — but AI isn't to blame, an economist says

Huileng Tan, Business Insider

A hiring freeze, not AI, is pushing youth unemployment higher as firms pause expansion amid uncertainty and tariffs.

White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

BBC News

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

CHAN HO-HIM, Yahoo Entertainment

China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly...

WATCH: Santa rappels down Chimney Rock as he warms up for Christmas

ABC News

Santa Claus was spotted in North Carolina, where he's warming up for Christmas Eve by rappelling down the aptly named Chimney Rock.

MTG Loses It After ‘60 Minutes’ Host Calls Her Out

Erkki Forster, Daily Beast

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparred with 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl in a heated back-and-forth after she was confronted about her inflammatory rhetoric...

Trump Point Blank Refuses to Answer Question on Major Issue

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump declined to take a question on foreign policy on the red carpet on Sunday—but swiftly changed his mind just moments later. Trump, 79, ...

Fmr. Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new stance on Trump

CNN

Fmr. Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger reacts to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 60 Minutes interview, where she says “it would shock people” to...

WATCH: Millions of Americans brace for brutal cold and snowy weather

ABC News

ABC News meteorologist Dani Beckstrom with the latest weather reports impacting Americans across the country.

WATCH: New audio reveals chaos in the cockpit of a terrifying mid-air scare in 2023

ABC News

Audio and video show when former Alaska Airlines off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson tried to shut down the engines of a passenger plane in October 2023, putting the lives of 83 people in jeopardy.

WATCH: New photos released in Luigi Mangione trial

ABC News

Prosecutors released new photos, including evidence allegedly recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

US Congress considers 'must-pass' defense policy bill that would top Trump’s spending request

By Patricia Zengerle and Julia Harte, Yahoo Entertainment

By Patricia Zengerle and Julia Harte WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers on Sunday unveiled an annual defense policy bill authorizing a record $901 ...